​5th Grade STEAM + PBL Work

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Each of us has a unique identity, and fifth grade examined the many elements that make up our identities. They studied character traits and cells, classified historical figures and developed dichotomous keys using math concepts.

Fifth grade students studied American innovators from the turn of the century and evaluated the impact of the innovator’s innovation. Students showcased their learning by creating presentations and performance pieces. While students evaluated and analyzed innovations of the past they used the scientific and engineering design process to design innovations of their own.

Innovation Prezi Gallery

Every fifth grader started a business from scratch and practiced essential entrepreneurship skills such as designing a viable business plan, meeting with potential investors and marketing to target audiences.

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

Why is it crucial to develop a business plan before starting a business?

Why do start-up businesses need investors?

What was most challenging or surprising about starting your own business?

ADVENTURE​Shark Tank Experience | Students pitched their businesses to investors from the community, who then chose the top 5 to back with $25 investments.

PBL SHOWCASE NIGHT EXHIBIT5th Grade Marketplace | Visitors were invited to shop at each of the student-owned and operated businesses and to take a look at their business plans and marketing materials. These young entrepreneurs sold handmade products and services ranging from custom-designed travel mugs to popcorn to essential oils. ​

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BUSINESS PLAN TEMPLATE

Fifth graders sculpted made-to-scale models of landforms such as waterfalls, volcanoes and glaciers, and produced stop-motion animations demonstrating how each landform was forged over time.

​​ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

How are landforms created?

How does plate movement affect earth’s surface?

What is the difference between a constructive and a destructive force?

PBL SHOWCASE NIGHT EXHIBITLandform Gallery | Scaled models of landforms; stop-motion animations demonstrating how each landform was forged over time by constructive or destructive forces; poster presentations with facts about each landform.